10/23/2026
Spring gets all the hype. Fall quietly hands buyers the leverage.
Less competition, more motivated sellers, inventory that's been sitting long enough for real negotiation. Sellers who are still on the market in October usually have a reason to actually move, not just test the waters.
"Off-season" is often code for "less pressure, more room to ask for things." Repairs, closing costs, timelines, all of it gets easier to negotiate when there isn't a line of buyers behind you.
Share this with someone who thinks they missed their window this year. There’s still time.
